From 1 July 2024, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must notify the WorkSafe Commissioner of their intention to carry out any work involving the processing of legacy engineered...
In 2021, two workers were involved in a near miss incident beneath a swinging suspended load while decommissioning part of a monopod offshore platform in the northern waters of Western Australia. The...
Engineered stone ban From 1 July 2024 the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone slabs, panels and benchtops of engineered stone will be banned in Western Australia. This Code remains...
This information sheet provides information on human factors for operators to consider in their hazard and operability analysis (HAZOP) processes. HAZOP is a widely used and comprehensive method for...
This form is to be used to apply for a review of decisions under the following legislation: Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Work Health and Safety (...
This poster contains information on the steps to take as a bystander witnessing sexual harassment. Related publications Information for bystanders of sexual harassment : Information sheet Sexual...
This information sheet is intended to provide information and support, and steps to take if a worker has been sexually harassed or bystander witnessing sexual harassment at work.
This information sheet for bystanders of sexual harassment is aimed at empowering bystanders by clearly identifying, as a call to action, appropriate and useful reporting contacts they may use.
Guildelines provide more information on the requirements of legislation and details good practice. Alcohol and other drugs at the workplace - guideline Dealing with bullying at work - guideline...
Farms are unique workplaces. The combination of hazards and the nature of the work makes agriculture one of the most dangerous sectors in which to work. This Guide provides farmers with a foundation...
You can improve the safety of masonry walls during construction work with good planning and preparation, risk management and (where required) temporary supports.
Recently, several incidents have occurred where workers have been seriously injured while working with a pipe wrench and a drilling rod on a live drill rig. In December 2021, WorkSafe prosecuted an...
This mines safety matters pamphlet contains information on the hazards and recommended safe work practices when travelling in remote locations. The hazards Extreme weather conditions, remoteness and...
Purpose of strategy To continue to drive improvements in the workplace management of hazardous dusts and protect workers from harm. Focus areas Asbestos Found extensively in older WA building...
WorkSafe’s Dust strategy 2023–24 is driving improvements in the management of hazardous dusts to protect workers from harm. It forms part of Priority Three - Respiratory hazards within the WorkSafe:...
This report uses the WorkSafe WA Notified Fatalities Database of work-related traumatic injury fatalities and the WorkCover WA workers’ compensation claims database as primary data sources...
Information on the submission of hygiene samples into SRS. How do I submit sample results via SRS? For information on lodging individual sample results, refer to the SRS help videos. SRS has a bulk...
If you are an RTO submitting applications for high risk work licences online, on behalf of your students, you will need the applicant to complete this form. Attach the completed form with the...
The Work Health and Safety Commission criteria for accreditation require each provider of an accredited training course for health and safety representatives to submit an annual report on the delivery of courses for the year ending the preceding 30 June.
The department has translated Information sheet The health and safety duty of an officer in different languages. Who is an officer? Having the word ‘officer’ in your work title is not what makes...